£1 Fare offer on short journeys extended

2 weeks ago Wed 29th Jan 2025

In December, the £1 fare cap on short journeys in Brighton & Hove was introduced to offer cheaper travel for people during one of the most expensive times of the year. 

Using funding from the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIPs), we’re extending the offer until the end of March 2025 – it had been due to finish at the end of January.

Usually priced at £1.70, it means a quick trip to the local shop or to meet a friend for coffee is cheaper and more affordable for Brighton & Hove residents and visitors.

Click here to view the Top 20 'Short Hop' journeys you can make for £1. If your journey is not on the list, head to our journey planner.

Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm, said:

“This is great news for bus passengers making short journeys around the city – especially anyone who wants to access local businesses and services, or to meet up with friends and family.

“Keeping bus travel as affordable as possible is very important to us. Working with local operators and using funding from our Bus Service Improvement Plan, we’ve been able to extend this offer into the spring.

“Travelling by bus is a quick and sustainable way to move around the city and benefits everyone.”

Nick Hill, Commercial Director at Brighton and Hove Buses, said:

“We’re extremely pleased to be able to extend our £1 fare cap for short journeys in the city, in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council.

“We’re committed to keeping bus travel affordable for everyone, especially while the cost of living still affects lots of people in our local community.”

The fare offer has been made possible thanks to the Brighton & Hove Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), which is funded by the Department for Transport.